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Built as the Mount Dore Hotel in the 19th century and formerly Bournemouth Town Hall, the BCP Council Civic Centre is to be remodelled.

The government estimates that the BCP Council area needs to accommodate 2,700 new homes a year, but the authority says this is excessive.

HM The Queen intends to award new city status to areas as part of her Jubilee celebrations in 2022 – and local towns could be considered.

Afghan families are now living in temporary accommodation in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area.

Businesses have been faced with huge challenges over the past 18 months and the Chamber is concerned the increase will add to the burden.

Organisations have until 24 September to apply for funding of up to £10,000 for youth projects which make a difference.

Robert Jenrick went on a walking tour of Boscombe, during which he saw key sites set for extensive renovation.

Many organisations in Dorset have been unable to operate during the pandemic and this is the chance to obtain some funding.

The authority’s Cabinet will look back over the last year, assessing its Covid response and plan for the future.

The decision on how funds from Section 106 agreements are to be spent will now lie in the hands of town and parish councils.